[Updated] Police and first responders responded to the North Shore area in Hamilton parish late this morning [Nov 8], following a “report of a man overboard in an unresponsive state.”

Speaking on scene today, Robin Simmons from the Police Media Relations Department said, “Around 11am this morning, Thursday, November 8, police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue personnel responded to a 911 call of a report of a man overboard in an unresponsive state.

“Bermuda Fire & Rescue personnel retrieved the man from the water and he was rushed by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with CPR being conducted as he was transported.

“At this point we are awaiting an update as to his condition and inquiries are underway as to the circumstances of this incident. Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call the main police telephone number at 295-0011.”

The police added that at this time it appears he is a 53-year-old man, and they will confirm his age at a later time, and said initial indications are he may have been fishing in the area at the time.